In the definition "'Heel' means the back part of the foot in humans, below and behind the ankle" the definiendum is:
A) The back part of the foot in humans.
B) Foot.
C) Heel.
D) The back part of the foot in humans, below and behind the ankle.
E) Below and behind the ankle.

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The definiendum in this sentence is "heel," which is the word being defined. The other sections of the definition provide additional information about what the heel refers to in the human foot, but the focus is on the term itself, making C the best choice.

In the Definition "'Heel' Means the Back Part of the Foot